5 Best Golf Courses in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles has logged 1,213 Google reviews for a single oceanfront course perched on the Palos Verdes cliffs, more than any other course in this comparison, even though its 4.1 rating trails the field. Golf courses in Los Angeles split sharply by budget and access: municipal courses like Hansen Dam and Rancho Park charge public rates, while The Los Angeles Country Club, which hosted the US Open, stays private. The common thread across the reviews is the same word again and again: views.

Short answer: Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles draws the most reviews at 1,213 with dramatic oceanfront cliffside holes in Rancho Palos Verdes. The Los Angeles Country Club rates highest at 4.5 stars as a private club that hosted the US Open. For public, budget-friendly play, Hansen Dam Golf Course (4.4, 768 reviews) offers a wide, forgiving layout with GPS-equipped carts.

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Los Angeles Golf Courses Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Hansen Dam Golf Course	4.4 ★	768	Forgiving public course, GPS carts	View ›
2	Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles	4.1 ★	1,213	Oceanfront cliffside golf	View ›
3	Rancho Park Golf Academy	4.3 ★	748	Central location, driving range and executive course	View ›
4	Los Verdes Golf Course	4.2 ★	814	Ocean views at a public-course price	View ›
5	The Los Angeles Country Club	4.5 ★	422	Private club, hosted the US Open	View ›

5 Best Golf Courses in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Hansen Dam Golf Course

4.4768 Google reviews

Hansen Dam Golf Course is a public 18-hole course in Pacoima operated as part of the LA city golf system, offering wide, mostly flat fairways suited to intermediate players. Golf carts come equipped with GPS and score-keeping technology, and the course paths are well maintained. Reviewers consistently describe good customer service, including staff who went out of their way to help a golfer recover a lost phone in the dark.

What people praise

Wide, forgiving fairways good for intermediate players
GPS-equipped carts with score-keeping built in
Staff repeatedly praised by name for going above and beyond
Well-maintained cart paths

Worth knowing

No snack shop mid-round, per one reviewer
Some fairways described as a bit ragged in spots

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume768 · 82nd

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown60% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable, forgiving public course that's a good fit for intermediate players who don't need a snack stop mid-round.

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10400 Glenoaks Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles

4.11,213 Google reviews

Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles is an 18-hole public golf course on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, built along coastal cliffs with ocean views from nearly every hole. It runs a golf shop, VIP membership program, wedding and event hosting, and a full clubhouse restaurant. Reviewers describe a genuinely challenging course requiring accuracy off the tee, with reviewers comparing the experience favorably to Pebble Beach.

What people praise

Most-reviewed course in this comparison at 1,213 reviews
Dramatic oceanfront views on nearly every hole
First-class clubhouse and restaurant
Long, demanding layout that rewards accurate drives

Worth knowing

Errant drives can lead to lost balls given the coastal layout
Rating trails the field, with some reviewers citing pricing and pace of play

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume1,213 · 96th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown63% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed course here and worth it for the scenery alone, but bring your A-game since it doesn't forgive wayward shots.

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1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Rancho Park Golf Academy

4.3748 Google reviews

Rancho Park Golf Academy is a public golf facility near Beverly Hills and Century City offering a full 18-hole course, a par-3 nine-hole executive course, and a two-level driving range. Club and equipment rentals are available on site, along with practice putting greens throughout the grounds. Reviewers describe a hilly, challenging back nine and note that tee times can be hard to come by given its popularity and central location.

What people praise

Central location convenient to Beverly Hills and Century City
Executive 9-hole course good for practice or shorter rounds
Two-level driving range open late
Full equipment rental available for those without their own clubs

Worth knowing

Popularity makes tee times difficult to secure
Some reviewers note the course rewards local knowledge of tricky greens

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume748 · 75th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown56% 5-star

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Our take: A great central option for golfers who want both a full round and driving range access, though book tee times well ahead.

Website +1310-838-7373 Directions

10460 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Los Verdes Golf Course

4.2814 Google reviews

Los Verdes Golf Course is a public course on the Palos Verdes Peninsula offering panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views without private-club pricing. It hosts weddings and events alongside daily golf, with a layout reviewers describe as straightforward on the front nine and more distinctive on the back. Reviewers repeatedly frame it as the best value alternative to pricier coastal courses like Torrey Pines.

What people praise

Panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views at public pricing
Greens described as true and in great shape despite heavy play
Also hosts weddings, with named staff praised for smooth event planning
Back nine holes offer real character and variety

Worth knowing

Pace of play can run long, with rounds sometimes taking 5 hours or more
Rough can get patchy given how heavily the course is played

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume814 · 89th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown54% 5-star

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Our take: The best value pick for ocean views without the private-club price tag, though plan for a longer round given how busy it gets.

Website +1310-377-7888 Directions

7000 Los Verdes Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

#5🕑 Open 7 days

The Los Angeles Country Club

4.5422 Google reviews

The Los Angeles Country Club is a private golf club with two courses on Wilshire Boulevard that hosted the US Open, known for its immaculate conditioning and premium but relaxed atmosphere. Reviewers describe attentive staff, fast greens and a genuinely memorable experience on the North Course. As a private club, access is generally limited to members and their guests.

What people praise

Highest rating in this comparison at 4.5 stars
Hosted the US Open, reflecting championship-level course conditions
Attentive, professional staff consistently praised
Beautiful, well-maintained grounds beyond just the course itself

Worth knowing

Private club access, not open to the general public
Smaller review base than the public courses on this page, reflecting limited access

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume422 · 46th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated course here by a clear margin, though it's a private club experience rather than a public tee time you can just book.

Website +1310-276-6104 Directions

10101 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the course’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many golfers have rated it, ranked against other Los Angeles golf courses. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency reflects how recently golfers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does golf cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Green fees vary widely between city-run municipal courses, premium public courses and private clubs. Municipal courses like Hansen Dam and Rancho Park typically run far less than premium coastal courses like Trump National.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These courses span Pacoima, Rancho Palos Verdes, West LA near Century City, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, covering both the San Fernando Valley and the South Bay. Searching for golf courses near me? Each listing includes a live phone number so you can check tee time availability.

What to ask before booking a tee time

What are the current green fees for the day and time I want?
Is a golf cart included, or is it an additional rental?
How far in advance can I book a tee time?
Is the course walkable, or is cart use required?
Are there dress code requirements at this course?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these golf courses?

We started from Los Angeles golf courses with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these golf courses is open to the public?

Hansen Dam Golf Course, Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles, Rancho Park Golf Academy and Los Verdes Golf Course are all open to public play. The Los Angeles Country Club is private.

Which Los Angeles golf course has the best ocean views?

Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles and Los Verdes Golf Course both sit on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with panoramic ocean views on most holes.

The bottom line

Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles is the standout for oceanfront scenery on a public course, while Los Verdes Golf Course offers similar views at a friendlier price. If you have access, The Los Angeles Country Club is the highest-rated experience on this page.

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